What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Earl Grey Tea Every Day
There are many theories and stories surrounding the origins of Earl Grey tea and its namesake, Earl Charles Grey, who was British Prime Minster in the early 1830s (via World Tea News); however, the truth of his association with the tea is unknown. What we do know, is that Earl Grey is no ordinary black tea. It is a black tea that is not only combined with bergamot orange extract, but according to Healthline, people have been drinking it all over the world for hundreds of years.
Drinking Earl Grey every day can have both positive and negative effects on the body. The tea, while containing 40 to 120 milligrams of caffeine in every cup, contains minimal nutrition (via WebMD). While there are some vitamins and minerals such as iron, potassium, and magnesium, the amount is so small that it doesn't provide the body with the minimal amount needed every day.
One study showed that extreme consumption of Earl Grey could cause muscle cramps and blurred vision. However, a person would have to consume at least 16 cups of the tea in one day to reach that hazardous amount (via Healthline).
There are health benefits to drinking Earl Grey tea
While Earl Grey won't be replacing your vitamin C supplements in the future, there are a lot of benefits to drinking a cup or more a day. While it contains caffeine, Earl Grey is surprisingly able to hydrate. It keeps you energized, without the dehydration that consuming coffee normally brings (via NDTV Food).
According to Healthline, Earl Grey tea can also promote a healthy heart. The bergamot found in the tea has properties that can decrease the bad cholesterol in your body. A study also found that people who drank three cups of Earl Grey a day had lower blood pressure. People with hypertension have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, which decreases with lower blood pressure (via WebMD).
Earl Grey can also help with relieving constipation or acid reflux, because it strengthens the body's natural digestion (via NDTV Food). In addition, Earl Grey can improve your metabolism, which is known to help you lose weight.
One unique aspect of this caffeinated beverage is that it can work toward easing stress. The bergamot orange found in Earl Grey has natural aromatherapy attributes, which can be very soothing after a stressful day (via NDTV Food). Luckily, Earl Grey also comes in decaf if you need a sip before bed.